Support Coordinator
Creative Support Ltd, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
Support Coordinator
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Creative Support Ltd, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2d93bf322f154acd8af1d95368380186
Full Job Description
- Identifying and producing a monthly timetable of creative activities for all individuals accessing our service to encourage participation
- Providing respectful and bespoke personal care, emotional and practical support to each person
- Collaborating with service users, families, and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes
- Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils CQC requirements
- Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences
Experience of working with older people and/or people with dementia is essential. You must be at least 21 years old for this role. Possession of a driving license is essential for this role as you will be expected to drive a 12 seater mini-bus., Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support to people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people. We are recruiting a support coordinator who has experience of working with people with dementia for our day service in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside. At Wilshaw House, we provide quality care and support to older people with a range of support needs including dementia and memory impairment. You will be based across 2 of our services: our Day Centre provides support to up to 20 people, and our Hub provides support to 8 people. Wonderfully, no two days will be the same at this service! We support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: arts and crafts, outdoor pursuits, quizzes, board games, pool, and many more! The people we support also love going out on day trips to pottery classes, garden centres, and animal sanctuaries. We are looking for someone with a calm, caring nature, and who is looking to join a friendly and energetic staff team.
You will be expected to work on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including weekends, and bank holidays. The service operates 9am to 5pm, 7 days of the week.